Kathy Whitworth

If you love the sports of Luxury people, then golfer Kathy Whitworth must not be a new name to you. Kathy Whitworth is an American professional golfer, probably one of the best golf players born to date. She is single until today and living a happy life on her own.

Kathy Whitworth was born as Kathrynne Ann Whitworth on September 27, 1939, in Monahans, Texas. She was born as the youngest child born to Morris and Dama Robinson Whitworth. Although she is a world-renowned sports personality, there is not much information about her siblings. Whitworth's parents owned and operated a hardware store there until 1981.

Kathy Whitworth never married in her Life

Yes, you read that right. Kathy Whitworth is single to date. In a Interview with Los Angeles Times, Kathy mentioned that she always had a fear of losing her identity of a golf player if she became married. 

In the same interview, she told that after getting married, she would not be able to balance her personal life and professional Life, so she decided to live single till last. Due to her determination and hard work, she reached the peak of success about which most people, as of now, can imagine.

How rich is the eighty years old Golfer?

Kathy Whitworth has an estimated net worth of $3 Million. Kathy played Golf for more than five decades, making her one of the longest golf players in the history of Golf. Kathy is the sole owner of her published book under the name "Kathy Whitworth's Little Book of Golf Wisdom".

Kathy is living a lavish and happy lifestyle all on her own in Los Angeles. On average, PGA earnings are a bit less than $1 million per annum, while LPGA, Euro, and other tours pay a bit less. Mickey Kathryn Wright, is second in the list of series wins among woman. Unfortunately, she recently passed away on February 17, 2020. 

Earning from Golf

In 1981, Kathy became the first woman in Golf to make $1 million. 15 years later, Karrie Webb became the first woman to accomplish that feat in one year, and she did so with four victories and 12 top-five finishes. Debra Lynn Godfrey, is another golf player with a net worth of $150,000.

Whitworth had eight victories in 1963, eight wins in 1965 and 11 victories in 1968, and in none of those years did she make more than $50,000. With all those figures, If she would have played now. Kathy would have become a Billionaire. In 1986, Kathy lost the entire retirement fund of $388,000 when Technical Equities Corporation declares bankruptcy.

Awards and Recognition

Kathy Whitworth was introduced into World Golf Hall of Fame in 1975. In 1987, she was Presented with the Patty Berg Award. In 1965 and 1967, Kathy was Named as Associate Press Athlete of the Year.

Golf Tips - Mastering the Long Putts - Kathy Whitworth (88 Career Wins)

Golf Magazine named "Golfer of the Decade," in 1968. Kathy holds one of the most famous records in Golf: 88 victories over 23 years, an average of 3.8 wins per season starting with the Kelly Girl Open in 1962 and ending with the United Virginia Bank Classic in 1985.

As of now, Kathy is teaching golf as a top instructor, leading US Solheim Cup teams, providing amateurs a venue to excel in the Kathy Whitworth Invitational and showing up when asked.

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